Ecclesiastes 3:21

Contemporary English Version 1995

Who really knows if our spirits go up and the spirits of animals go down into the earth?

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 12:7

So our bodies return to the earth, and the life-giving breath returns to God.

Philippians 1:23

It is a hard choice to make. I want to die and be with Christ, because this would be much better.

2 Corinthians 5:1

Our bodies are like tents that we live in here on earth. But when these tents are destroyed, we know that God will give each of us a place to live. These homes will not be buildings someone has made, but they are in heaven and will last forever.

John 14:3

After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We should be cheerful, because we would rather leave these bodies and be at home with the Lord.

Acts 1:25

to be an apostle and to serve in place of Judas, who got what he deserved.”

Deuteronomy 28:13

Obey the laws and teachings that I'm giving you today, and the Lord your God will make Israel a leader among the nations, and not a follower. Israel will be wealthy and powerful, not poor and weak.

Job 14:10

Humans are different— we die, and that's the end.